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You found the property. Your LLC is formed. You’re ready to make an offer. Buying property through an LLC involves more than putting the company’s name on the deed. Depending on how the LLC is structured, there may be specific requirements for ap… Read More

White and Bright, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Bridget Burns has earned certification as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California. This distinction is awarded to attorneys who demonstrate a high… Read More

Not every family is going to agree with what’s written in a will or trust. Maybe one child inherits more than another. Maybe someone expected to receive something and didn’t. Those situations can quickly turn into courtroom battles, which… Read More

If you’re implementing a reduction in force (RIF), you’re not just making staffing changes. You’re making legally sensitive decisions that can follow your business long after the last employee walks out the door. Most employers don’t run into… Read More

Most real estate transactions in California rely on escrow as the final checkpoint before ownership, and funds are transferred. It is designed to keep both sides protected while conditions are met. But escrow is not immune from error, and when instru… Read More

A title report can change the direction of a real estate transaction in an instant when unexpected liens appear. Lien priority determines which of those claims take precedence and which may never be paid if the property value is not enough to cover a… Read More

Success in business often brings more visibility, more responsibility, and more risk than most owners expect. It only takes one dispute, one contract issue, or one unexpected claim to threaten both business and personal assets. Business estate planni… Read More

A limited liability company can give your business the structure and protection it needs to grow with confidence. In California, that protection comes with strict requirements that are easy to overlook. Business owners who miss filings, ignore tax ob… Read More